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...many years since I rode horseback through field and wood or performed modest soldierly duties," wrote Switzerland's famed, 73-year-old Protestant Theologian Karl Barth* recently in the Christian Century. "Climbing uphill no longer tempts me. And even my work pace at the desk has become perceptibly slower. [But] air, water, substantial nourishment and moderate exercise still help me to keep my vigor; and even my faithful pipe still agrees rather well with me." Another sign of youthfulness that Septuagenarian Barth might have added is his continuing ability to change his mind...
...20th century's most publicized theologians, Karl Barth is popularly known more for his leftish political pernicketiness than his theological thinking, most of which lies buried in his verbose Church Dogmatics (twelve volumes so far). Especially valuable, therefore, is a book of Barth lectures just published, The Humanity of God (John Knox Press; $2.50). The book is a short, readable indication of recent developments in Barth's Bible-centered theology, and points up some conspicuous changes in his thinking...
Wide-Open Windows. In analyzing Protestant theology of the 19th century, Barth sets forth the context...
...Crimson went ahead to ahead stay in the early seconds of the final period when quarterback Hobie Armstrong intercepted a Brown pass around midfield. After a first down, the Yardling ace charged off tackle at the 20-yard line for a touchdown. Gary Barth's extra-point kick put the freshmen ahead...
...kicking off, the Yardlings forced the Bruins back 32 yards in three plays, and Brown had to punt. Armstrong ran the ball back to the home team's 35-yard line and set up another Yardling touchdown. Three plays later, Fred Taylor scored on a three-yard drive. After Barth failed to convert, the score stood...